We share in the joy of giving by creating an ethic of living generously — together.

The Women’s Giving Circle improves the lives of women and children in our community, now and for future generations.

How It Works

Be as engaged as your schedule allows and in ways that are meaningful to you.

Participate in the grantmaking process: Review grant applications and make funding decisions.

Enjoy events and meet others with a shared vision of improving the lives of women and children.

Make a greater impact with your giving through resources pooled in the Women’s Giving Circle Endowment.

Become a Member

We invite all to join us at any giving level. Typically, members give a gift of $250 per year. These gifts are invested into both our non-endowed and endowed funds. 

Our non-endowed fund receives $25 of each gift to support the ongoing operations of the group while the rest of each gift is invested into our endowment which ensures support for local organizations serving women and children — forever.

Members are also recognized at the following levels: 

Founding Member: initially contributed $1,000 to create our endowment and continues to give annually 

Sustaining Member: has gifted at least of $1,000 over time and continues to give annually

Women's Giving Circle Impact

Improving lives through philanthropy since 2006.

The Women's Giving Circle endowment, which funds grants to Eastern Iowa nonprofits, reached $607,000 in 2026.

Since its founding in 2006, the Women's Giving Circle has granted $205,000 to organizations meeting the needs of women and children.

The Women's Giving Circle has over 150 active members.

Get Involved

Join us and share in the joy of giving.

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Natalie Ludovissy

Development Officer

563-588-2700